Wartime Economy Masonic Jewel.

A plastic Steward's Masonic Jewel issued in 1945 by the Royal Masonic Institution For Girls. Manufactured by the London Assn. For the Blind plastic was chosen because of the shortages of precious metals, enamels etc. In good overall condition, slightly grubby ribbon.
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Code: 10007

WLA gilt and enamel tie pin.

WLA gilt and enamel tie pin probably manufactured by W.O.Lewis, B'ham. Tie pin was not official issue but could be bought from the WLA shop. This example fresh and bright.
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Code: 10005

National Flour bag. - variation.

Paper bag for National Flour. National Flour was a blend of flour introduced by the rationing system ensuring that flour was produced to a national standard with a far higher level of wheatgerm than normal. As a result the blend was not as fine as with pre-war standards and retailers were keen to point this out noting it on bags and advertising.
These examples are unused stock from a re...  read more

Code: 10004

WW2 Air Transport Auxiliary, Silver Numbered Badge.

A scarce, original WW2 period civilian pilot's Air Transport Auxiliary silver badge. Oval oak wreath surmounted by an eagle, "ATA" to the centre , with Latin motto scroll "Aetheris Avidi" (Eager for the air) the reverse impressed with official issue number "D1067". The ATA was created in1939 and based in White Waltham, nr. Maidenhead, Berkshire. It was disbanded in 1945. Excellent, patinated co...  read more

Code: 10003

' Our Gang ' Churchill figure.

Caricature ceramic figure of Churchill part of the 'Our Gang' series of figurines produced by the Devon based Bovey Pottery. Produced from October 1940, and were designed by Gwyneth Hall and Fenton Wyness the series included a pilot, warden, ATS girl, recruiting sergeant amongst others, production was scaled back to the more popular figures including Churchill. In excellent undamaged condition ...  read more

Code: 10002

Wartime ATC Sidecap.

Woollen RAF pattern o/r's sidecap as worn by the Air Training Corps. RAF blue serge body featuring chromed ATC badge and buttons, cotton headband with manufacturer's label attached ( details obscured ). Good, used condition with slightly grubby interior.  read more

Code: 9999

Home Guard lapel badges.

Standard gilt and enamel Home Guard lapel badges. Half moon lapel fittings, gilt bright and fresh, undamaged enamel. Priced individually.  read more

Code: 9997

Civil Defence Breast badges

Embroidered, gold on blue wool Civil Defence breast badges. This pattern of badge was introduced from 1941 to be worn on all CD uniforms except greatcoats. Good used examples with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform, several available, priced individually.  read more

Code: 9995

Guerrilla Warfare - Yank Levy.

1941ed. of ' Guerilla Warfare ' by Yank Levy. Albert "Yank" Levy was a soldier, military instructor and author who had served with irregular forces in several parts of the world in the 1920s and 1930s including the Spanish Civil War. He became a significant figure at the Osterley Park training school for the British Home Guard along with Tom Wintringham. This 96pg, illustrated manual outlined a...  read more

Code: 9994

Handbook of the Thompson Submachine Gun - 1928 Model

1940ed. Handbook of the Thompson Submachine Gun Model of 1928 published by the maker of the gun the Auto-Ordnance Corporation. 58pgs with a large number of illustrations and diagrams and intended to accompany the number of 1928 Thompsons imported in 1940 that subsequently ended up in the hands of the Home Guard. Excellent, clean condition.  read more

Code: 9992